Alcohol ALCOHOL NOTEMAKER A Alcohol is a depressant. It alters mood, thinking and behavior. The intoxicating ingredient in alcoholic drinks is ethyl alcohol.

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Alcohol ALCOHOL NOTEMAKER A Alcohol is a depressant. It alters mood, thinking and behavior. The intoxicating ingredient in alcoholic drinks is ethyl alcohol (ETHANOL). Pure alcohol has no color or taste. Alcoholic drinks get their color and flavor from the ingredients used to make them. The Least You Need to Know: 1. Short term vs. Long term effects … 2. What is a ‘ standard drink …’ 3. What is BAC? 4. What is oxidation? 5. How long to oxidize 1 drink? 6. Sobering Myths … 7. Factors influencing absorption … 8. F.A.S. (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) 9. Factors contributing to alcoholism.

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Path of Alcohol 1. Mouth: alcohol enters the body. 2. Stomach: ¼ of alcohol gets in the bloodstream in the stomach, but most goes on to the small intestine. 3. Small Intestine: alcohol enters the bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine. 4. Heart: pumps alcohol throughout the body. 5. Brain: alcohol reaches the brain. 6. Liver: alcohol is oxidized by the liver at a rate of about 1 drink per hour. Alcohol is converted into water, C02, & 7 calories/gram.

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THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL and THE ADOLESCENT BRAIN Brain- first area depressed: speech, thought, restraint, judgment, inhibition Then, spinal cord reflexes and respiration which can be fatal. disturbed sleep patterns, change in REM sleep black-outs may occur (periods of time that can’t be remembered when sober)

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Alcoholism Statistics z1 st degree relatives of alcoholics are 2-7x more likely than general population to develop problems with alcohol zTeens who drink before age 15 are 4x more likely to become alcoholics than those who start at 21

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So, why does alcohol seem like no big deal? zAdvertising yLeads us to believe that alcohol= athletic, social, and sexual success, happiness, healthiness, good times yWe think drinking is normal and glamorous without negative consequences.

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Use a designated driver, or one will be appointed for you ! Nearly ½ of all TRAFFIC FATALITITES are related to DUI. #1 cause of death to teens DUI Estimated Cost = $10,600 2 year revocation license Zero Tolerance 3 Month/6 Month Suspension

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Implied Consent Through the process of obtaining a driver’s license, a person in Illinois gives consent to chemical testing. If a police officer has a reasonable belief that person is driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, the officer can request the person to submit to testing. 1.Blood2. Breath3. Urine

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If at a home party, ask to spend the night or have a trusted adult pick you up.

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Harm Reduction zWhat do you think about parents allowing teen drinking in their homes? zAdults who buy alcohol for minors or allow teen drinking in their home- first offense yFine up to $2,500 yYear in jail